Jan Ewoud ten Brinke

Commercial director Youforce

Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands

About

Always seeking growth. Growth for organizations, colleagues, and myself. With my background in HR, software, and commerce, coupled with my focus on developing people, I enjoy helping companies sharpen and enhance their strategy, sales, customer success, and value propositions. At Happybase we’re passionate about fostering individual growth and development. Our mission is to facilitate the professional and personal development of individuals, enabling them to find happiness and fulfillment in their careers. By prioritizing the well-being and growth of employees, we believe they can achieve exceptional results not only for themselves but also for their organizations. Join us in creating a happier, more productive workforce where everyone thrives. I love connecting people, fostering new collaborations. In case you need any additional information you can contact me at: 📞 +31621711961

Experience

  • Commercial Director at Youforce
    Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Partner at Happybase
    Sep 2023 - Dec 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Every employee in charge of their own development! At Happybase, we're shaping a future where employees take control of their own development. We provide them with a unique methodology enabled through our software platform, allowing them to discover their unique qualities, motivations, energy sources (and drains), as well as their flow conditions. From there, we encourage them to define concrete, actionable development plans. To ensure success, we also focus on managers, as they play a crucial role in guiding employees through their development journey. Happybase equips managers with insights and tools to effectively foster personal growth!

  • Jan Ewoud ten Brinke (1 yr 11 mos)
    • ZZP | Freelance | Interim director
      Jan 2023 - Nov 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos

      As an independent director/advisor, I thrive at the intersection of strategy, value proposition, and customer relations (Sales, Account Management, Customer Success). Curious about how I can contribute to your organization? Feel free to drop me a message.

    • Interim Strategic Advisor @ Intus Workforce Solutions
      Feb 2023 - Oct 2023 · 9 mos

      At Intus I worked on an interim basis on: - Mapping and further developing the value proposition - Translating the value proposition into account management/customer success - Establishing, leading, and coaching the account management team - Strengthening/expanding collaboration with partners - Organizing and implementing the Go-To-Market Strategy - Sharpening the purpose, mission, and vision

  • Fysius Rugexperts (4 yrs)
    • CEO
      Apr 2021 - Jan 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Together with the CFO, responsible for the strategy, growth, and overall leadership of Fysius Rugexperts. Fysius Rugexperts specializes in helping people with back and neck problems. With 38 locations and approximately 160 passionate professionals we helped around 25,000 clients annually.

    • Commercial Director (CCO)
      Feb 2019 - Apr 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      As CCO, I was responsible for, marketing, client services, quality and contracts with health insurance companies.

  • Raet (The Randstad, Netherlands)
    • Sales Director - Public markets
      Jul 2016 - Jan 2019 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    • Key Account Manager New Business - Public markets
      Jan 2013 - Jul 2016 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Sr. Account Manager - Education market
      Sep 2010 - Dec 2012 · 2 yrs 4 mos